The Royal Ball -III.

Anas observed some suspicious activity in the kitchen area and called his subordinates to check.

Meanwhile, in the dining hall. The staff set up a piano in the middle of the room. Everyone was curious as to what was going on.

Soon they had their answers when they saw Eleonora and Orhan walking towards the centre of the room.

The staff then handed a violin to Orhan. And Eleonora sat on the bench. They both nodded at each other and Eleonora started playing the piano.

They played the 'Butterfly Waltz' by Brian Crain.

A beautiful and soothing melody reverberated through the air. They both were absorbed in playing their music.

The guests had tears in their eyes. It was loving and emotional piece. True art.

After some time when Eleonora and Orhan stopped playing. At first, everyone was quiet. Eleonora and Orhan lightly bowed to show their gratitude.

Seeing them bowing everyone clapped. The hall was full of the sound of their claps. The husband and wife went back to their seats.

After the dinner, everyone returned to the main hall. They went to pay their congratulations to the royal family.

Mr Stormer went to Luis, Orhan, and Aman. He greeted both of them.

"I am very fortunate to have you as in-laws of my daughter," said Mr Stormer.

"Hahaha, Mr Stormer. It is our luck that your kind daughter will become our daughter," replied Aman holding Mr Stormer's hands.

Mr Stormer's eyes filled up with tears. He was happy and contended that his daughter has gotten such kind and good future-in-laws.

He was not a good father. But he loved his daughter very much. Knowingly or Unknowingly he was also responsible for his daughter's difficulties. He felt relieved after seeing how much Anas and his family loved his Naira.

Aman and Mr Stormer talked a little more. Luis and Noah were receiving the blessings from guests for their grandchildren's engagements.

In the middle of everything a handsome man came and bowed towards Luis and Noah.

He said, "Good evening. Your highnesses."

"Oh, Good Evening Joshua," replied Luis.

"How are you?" asked Noah patting on his shoulder.

"Very Well," said Joshua.

"How is your father?" asked Luis.

"Much better from before," said Joshua.

"Is he recovering well?" asked Noah.

"Doctors are trying but he has lost his will to live. His health is deteriorating day-by-day instead of recovering," said Joshua.

"Well, I hope that he can get better," said Luis in a hopeful tone.

Joshua talked with Luis and Noah for a while and then left.

He searched the hall for Her presence but she was nowhere to be found. He wanted to talk to Nada. But now he couldn't find her. He told his assistant to search for her. But his assistant also gave him negative results.

Joshua fell in love with Nada at first sight. He wanted her, desired her and much more. But Nada always rejected him saying that they are not meant to be.

He felt an unexplainable feeling towards her. He didn't know whether he loves her or just admire her. (Well Joshua is the crazy admirer of Nada in chapter 22)

In the surveillance room. Anas was observing the recordings of the kitchen area of the hotel after alerting his subordinates.

After a minute his subordinate called and apprised about the situation.

"Boss, It is a woman in a beige dress," said the subordinate.

"Hmm. What about her identity?" asked Anas pondering over something.

"Sir, she is Dina Li. Formerly known as Dina Stormer. Miss Naira's step-sister," replied the subordinate.

"Oh. So it's her," said Anas to himself.

"Sir, should we capture her?" asked the subordinate.

"No, Keep an eye on her. Follow her wherever she goes," told Anas.

"Noted," came the reply from the subordinate.

Anas hummed and listened to the voice recordings his subordinate sent him.

"Take this and mix it in Naira's drink," came a women's voice.

It was the voice of Dina. She was giving something to a waiter telling him to mix that thing in Naira's cup.

"Miss, I can't do this. I'll be fired," said the waiter afraid of the outcome.

"Your sister is in my hands. If you want her you will do it," said Dina.

The waiter was shocked hearing her.

"Where is my sister?" asked the waiter worriedly.

"Don't worry. You just have to do what I asked and she will be fine," said Dina in a threatening tone.

"I don't believe you," said the waiter.

Dina showed him something on her phone. It was the video of the waiter's sister. Three men in masks held her down. Her mouth was stuffed and her hands were cuffed behind. He was horrified to see this.

"Don't do anything to my sister. Please. I'll do anything. Please leave her," begged the waiter as he went on his knees and started crying.

Dina laughed cunningly and said, "Then do as I say."

The waiter nodded and went away with the packet Dina gave him.

The video stopped there. Anas smiled and closed the computer.

His subordinate saw him smile and curiously asked, "Captain, Why are you smiling?"

Anas looked at him and said, "Soon you'll know."

Hearing his bosses reply the man shut his mouth.

Back to the Hall.

Orhan wanted to discuss something with Nada so he looked for her. But she was not anywhere. He was going out to search for her when Luis called him and he went to his father.

Eleonora and Emma were looking at Renée intently. Renée was squirming under their gaze.

"Mom, Mama, Why are you both looking at me like that?" said Renée.

"It's nothing," said Emma.

"Hmm, Really Nothing," said Eleonora.

Renée smiled hesitantly and thought 'as if you're are telling truth'.

Silas came and said, "Mom I'm taking her with me."

Emma nad Eleonora nodded at him giving their permission.

"But remember to be home before half-past ten," said Eleonora.

"Why? Is there something happening?" he asked.

"Yes. So be there," said Emma.

"Ok, dear mom-in-law," replied Silas as he made a hat tapping gesture towards Emma.

Both of them then went out.

"Thank God, you came in time Silas," said Renée hugging his arm.

"Why were you so tensed?" asked Silas.

"You'll know by tonight," said Renée.

She smiled mischievously thinking about what will be the reactions of everyone tonight after the new revelation.

Flashback*

Renée went out after distracting the ladies' attention from her. After coming out she turned to see if someone came out or not. She heaved a sigh when she found nobody there.

She took out her phone and called Nada. But Nada didn't pick up. She then called Theo but he was also not answering. She thought that if they are obstinate then she is also stubborn.

She called and called. After the sixth ring, Nada picked up the call and groaned.

"What is it, chipmunk?" said Nada irritated.

She thought 'Oh so they are together.'

"Now that you are with him. You are ignoring me," said Renée.

"What is it?" asked Nada.

"Your Lovelies know," said Renée.

"Ok. so bye," saying this Nada hung up.

Renée looked at the screen. She then laughed and said, "Ok baby I'll see what'll happen to both of you tonight? Then don't say I didn't tell you."

*Flashback ends.

Renée was feeling happy knowing that their (Nada and Theo's) little secret will be revealed soon.